Chinese Cold “Salad” Dressing 凉拌汁

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic ((minced; 4 cloves = about 15g))
• 3 thin slices ginger ((minced; 3 thin slices = about 8g))
• 2 scallions ((chopped, with the green and white parts separated))
• 3 Thai chilies ((chopped))
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar ((or to taste))
• 2 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce ((or vegetarian oyster sauce))
• 1/2-1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt ((or to taste))
• 1/4 teaspoon five spice powder
• 1 tablespoon cilantro ((chopped; or to taste))

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